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The Edge in southern Ohio is known for its beauty, wildness and biodiversity
WEST UNION, Ohio - The Edge of Appalachia Preserve may be Ohio's greatest natural treasure. The 16,000-acre private preserve in southern Ohio is known for its beauty, its wildness and its biodiversity. The preserve stretches 12 miles north from the Ohio...Tags: Science, Conservation, Endangered Species, Ecosystems, Breads
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Foes of S. Indiana fertilizer plant cite Texas blast
ROCKPORT, Ind. (AP) — Opponents of a proposed fertilizer plant in southern Indiana are citing safety concerns arising from last month's deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer manufacturer as they argue that state officials should block the project....
Tags: Fertilizer, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion (2013), Mining, Environmental Pollution, Metal and Mineral
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A brief look at Jessamine County's history
Journal columistOn Dec. 5, 1831, the Ohio River froze over, making voyage impassable for Alexis de Tocqueville and his party. They disembarked at Westport, Oldham Co., Ky. and walked the cold 22 miles to Louisville. It was one of many poor experiences that during a 10-...Tags: Fine Arts, James Monroe, Arts, Arts and Culture, Zachary Taylor
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Blennerhassett Island officials to receive award from W.Va. Sons of the American Revolution
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum of Regional History is set to receive the Sons of the American Revolution State Flag Award. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says park superintendent...Tags: American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
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Indiana coal-gas bill stalls C02 pipeline project
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Legislation state lawmakers passed last week that the developers of a proposed Indiana coal-gasification plant say effectively kills their project also has dealt a blow to a Texas company's plans for a pipeline that would carry...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Coal, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues, Energy Resources
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Walkerton church on endangered place list
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A church in Walkerton is among the sites on a list of the state's 10 Most Endangered Places. The former First Presbyterian Church in Walkerton, circa 1903, is among the most endangered places, according to Indiana Landmarks Inc....Tags: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Career and Workplace, Employment, Clarksville, Employment Opportunities
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7 new sites added to Indiana most endangered list
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- An Ohio River cotton mill, an egg-shaped swimming pool and a northern Indiana employment office have joined seven other sites on a list of the state's 10 Most Endangered places. Indiana Landmarks has issued the list since 1991 in...Tags: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Career and Workplace, Employment, Delphi Corp, Clarksville
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Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A draft report kept under wraps since 2011 shows federal engineers are concerned about construction practices and possible compaction problems at seven West Virginia coal slurry impoundments. The citizens' group Sludge...Tags: Greenbrier, West Virginia University
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Will Indiana reduce reliance on casinos?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana's casinos have pumped billions of dollars into state coffers since they first opened in the mid-1990s, growing so fast that gamblers spent more money there than any state but Nevada or New Jersey. But with revenues declining...
Tags: Personal Income, Mike Pence, Lifestyle and Leisure, Business, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Body found in Ohio River identified as W.Va. man
CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia's medical examiner's office has identified a body found in the Ohio River as a Chester man missing since November. State Department of Health and Human Resources spokeswoman Marsha Dadisman says the body of... -
Blennerhassett Island to open for season May 1, adds nature hikes to activities
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is preparing to open for the 2013 season. Late spring rains and the June derecho reduced attendance in 2012. But park superintendent Matt Baker tells the Parkersburg News and... -
Long-running bed race comes to halt
MADISON, Ind. -- A long-running race in which teams pushing wheeled beds scurried along a southern Indiana city's streets has been canceled because organizers can't find enough competitors to take part. The Madison Courier reports the July event had been...Tags: Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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